Bio
Dr. Neil G. Rogers is a Staff Field Applications Engineer supporting Aerospace and Defense customers at Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI). He works with defense contractors, government laboratories, and emerging technology organizations to develop advanced RF, microwave, radar, communications, and electronic warfare systems. In parallel with his industry role, he serves as the Erdle Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he teaches and mentors future military and highly technical engineering leaders.
Dr. Rogers retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after more than two decades of service in engineering, intelligence, research, and acquisition organizations. His assignments included leadership roles at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, and the Academy. As Deputy Chief Engineer for the JSTARS Recapitalization program, he helped guide the technical development of one of the Air Force’s largest airborne surveillance modernization efforts.
Through his combined experience in industry, government, and academia, Dr. Rogers brings expertise in RF and microwave systems, phased arrays, electronic warfare, radar, communications, electromagnetics, and aerospace system design.
Education
Air War College, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala., by correspondence (2022)
Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala., by correspondence (2015)
Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, WPAFB, Ohio (2014)
Squadron Officer School, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala. (2010)
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, WPAFB, Ohio (2009)
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Tulsa, Okla. (2004)
Professional Experience
Field Applications Engineer, Analog Devices, Inc., Colo. (Sept. 2025–Present)
Principal Scientist I, Electromagnetic Applications, Lakewood, Colo. (June 2025–Aug. 2025)
Senior Military Faculty and Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, United States Air Force Academy, Colo. (Aug. 2021–May 2025)
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, United States Air Force Academy, Colo. (July 2018–Aug. 2021)
Deputy Chief Engineer, JSTARS Recapitalization Division, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom AFB, Mass. (July 2017–July 2018)
Chief Engineer, Mission Systems Integration, JSTARS Recapitalization Division, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom AFB, Mass. (Feb. 2015–July 2017)
Lead Engineer, Radar IPT, JSTARS Recapitalization, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom AFB, Mass. (Sept. 2014–Feb. 2015)
Doctoral Student, Air Force Institute of Technology, WPAFB, Dayton, Ohio (Aug. 2011–Sept. 2014)
Chief, HPM Computational Physics Section, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, N.M. (June 2010–July 2011)
Chief, HPM Defensive Applications Section, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, N.M. (June 2009–June 2010)
Graduate Student, Air Force Institute of Technology, WPAFB, Dayton, Ohio (Aug. 2007–May 2009)
Thermal R&D Program Manager, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, WPAFB, Dayton, Ohio (Apr. 2006–Aug. 2007)
Thermal Analyst, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, WPAFB, Dayton, Ohio (Aug. 2004–Apr. 2006)
Honors & Awards
Technical Chair, GNU Radio Conference (2025)
Team of the Year, Quantum Engineering Minor, Dean of the Faculty, United States Air Force Academy (2025)
Outstanding Educator of the Year, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, United States Air Force Academy (2021)
Division Field Grade Officer of the Year, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts (2017)
Base Field Grade Officer of the Quarter, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts (2017)
Wing Field Grade Officer and Team of the Quarter, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Udeid, Qatar (2016)
Wing Field Grade Officer of the Year, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts (2015)
Directorate Technical Team of the Quarter, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico (2010)
Honorable Mention, Directorate Technical Team of the Year, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico (2010)
Inducted into Tau Beta Pi, Air Force Institute of Technology (2009)
Inducted into Eta Kappa Nu, Air Force Institute of Technology (2008)
Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, National Air and Space Intelligence Center (2006)
John L. Luggenheim Award for Outstanding Achievement in Electrical Engineering, University of Tulsa (2003)
Research and Scholarly Interests
RF and microwave systems; software-defined radio; phased arrays; radar; electronic warfare; secure communications; signal detection and reverse engineering; electromagnetics; complex media and metamaterials; antenna design and characterization; high-power microwave systems; counter-small unmanned aircraft systems; robotics; and aerospace system design.
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
N. Rogers, M. Havrilla, M. Hyde, and A. Knisely, “Nondestructive Electromagnetic Characterization of Uniaxial Sheet Media Using a Two-Flanged Rectangular Waveguide Probe,” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement (July 2019).
N. Rogers and M. Havrilla, “Dyadic Green’s Functions for a Parallel Plate Waveguide Filled with Anisotropic Uniaxial Media,” Progress in Electromagnetics Research B, Vol. 63 (2015).
Refereed Conference Papers and Presentations
N. Rogers and K. Fair, “Applying an Alternative Grading Methodology to an Advanced Engineering Mathematics Course,” American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference (June 2025).
N. Rogers and G. Dudevoir, “A Modern, Two-Course Undergraduate Communications Sequence,” GNU Radio Conference (September 2024).
H. Kim, N. Rogers, G. York, and P. Leiffer, “Enhanced Learning by Visualization Applying Embedded Hands-On in Electromagnetics Class,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition (June 2024).
N. Rogers, J. Morrison, and W. Bahn, “Novel Implementation of a Keyless Concurrent Codes Spread-Spectrum Jam-Resistant Method in GNU Radio,” GNU Radio Conference (September 2022).
N. Rogers, M. Havrilla, and M. Hyde, “A Nondestructive Technique for Determining Complex Permittivity and Permeability of Uniaxially Anisotropic Sheet Materials Using Two Flanged Rectangular Waveguides,” URSI National Radio Science Meeting (July 2014).
N. Rogers, “Transmission Correction Term for Oblique Incidence Free-Space Measurements,” Material Measurement Working Group (March 2014).
N. Rogers and M. Havrilla, “Dyadic Green’s Functions for a Parallel Plate Waveguide Filled with Uniaxial Media,” URSI National Radio Science Meeting (January 2014).
P. Mardahl and N. Rogers, “2.5 MW Active Denial Technology Gyrotron: Background and Updates,” 13th Annual Directed Energy Symposium (November 2010).
N. Rogers, two technical posters, titles unreleasable, 13th Annual Directed Energy Symposium (November 2010).
N. Rogers and W. Bailey, “Multipactor Discharge Mitigation in High Powered Microwave Systems,” American Physical Society Joint Meeting (October 2008).
Short Courses
“Reverse Engineering Signals with GNU Radio,” GNU Radio Conference (September 2025).
“Getting Started with GNU Radio in the Classroom,” GNU Radio Conference (September 2024).
“High Powered Microwave High Performance Short Course,” 14th Annual Directed Energy Symposium (November 2011).
“ICEPIC Short Course,” Air Force Institute of Technology (January 2011).